Butorphanol for African Pygmy Hedgehog
Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Butorphanol is used in african pygmy hedgehog for Pre-med / sedation adjunct. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehog: SC. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Butorphanol in african pygmy hedgehog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Torbugesic, Torbutrol
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.2–0.4 mg/kg | Once 20min before | Pre-med / sedation adjunct | Moderate | ExoticRx 2026 (hedgehog dosing guide); Carpenter 6e |
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Mechanism of action
Kappa-opioid receptor agonist and mu-opioid receptor antagonist. Provides visceral analgesia and sedation.
Side effects & warnings
Short duration of action (1-2 hours). Better for visceral than somatic pain. Ceiling effect on analgesia. May cause sedation and mild respiratory depression.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african pygmy hedgehog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Analgesic drugs with african pygmy hedgehog dosing
Butorphanol dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Butorphanol pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african pygmy hedgehog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.